A 48-year-old Madison man is behind bars after police say he pushed a woman to the ground near Williamson and South Ingersoll streets, then ran from officers and punched one in the head when they tried to arrest him. Gabriel Rashid-Lais now faces a stack of charges including disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, battery to law enforcement, and both felony and misdemeanor bail jumping.
Bystanders Intervene on Madison's East Side
The incident unfolded around 2:15 p.m. Tuesday on Madison's east side, according to WMTV15 News. Police said a person flagged down an officer about the incident, as reported by WTMJ. The woman said the stranger pushed her down and was going to kick her before two bystanders stepped in and stopped the attack.
Those two bystanders stopped the attack before officers arrived on scene. Their intervention halted the man's attempt to kick the woman while she was on the ground, giving police time to respond to the area.
Suspect Fled, Then Allegedly Struck an Officer
When officers arrived and moved to make an arrest, police said Rashid-Lais ran, then allegedly punched an officer in the head during his arrest.
Rashid-Lais was ultimately taken into custody and transported to the Dane County Jail. He was arrested for disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, battery to law enforcement, felony bail jumping, and misdemeanor bail jumping, per the same account.
Details surrounding the woman's condition and the officer's injuries have not been released. Readers seeking updates on formal charges or court proceedings can check case information through the Wisconsin Court System or the Dane County Clerk of Courts.
